Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2542BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 09, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Russian Granulated Silver Lampada, Moscow, c. 1792, two-part spherical form with pierced lid with pear-shaped finial on tapered square-section stem, the base with stepped rim and three bell feet, with wirework and beading throughout, hung with oval link chains with openwork spherical pendants, body lg. approx. 7 in., approx. 12 troy oz.
Estimate $500-700
likely an incense burner rather than a lampada.
small end cap unmarked and likely associated. finial possibly missing something at the very top. base showing some compression at one foot. one bead missing from base.
overall minor age wear.